Psalms 44:19
Psalms 44:19 in Multiple Translations
But You have crushed us in the lair of jackals; You have covered us with deepest darkness.
Though thou hast sore broken us in the place of dragons, and covered us with the shadow of death.
That thou hast sore broken us in the place of jackals, And covered us with the shadow of death.
Though you have let us be crushed in the place of jackals, though we are covered with darkest shade.
Even so, you crushed us, and made us into a jackal's den. You have covered us with the darkness of death.
Albeit thou hast smitten vs downe into the place of dragons, and couered vs with the shadow of death.
But Thou hast smitten us in a place of dragons, And dost cover us over with death-shade.
though you have crushed us in the haunt of jackals, and covered us with the shadow of death.
Though thou hast severely broke us in the place of dragons, and covered us with the shades of death.
But it is as though you have allowed us to be helpless among wild animals, and abandoned us in a deep dark ravine.
Berean Amplified Bible — Psalms 44:19
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Psalms 44:19 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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לֹא
נָס֣וֹג
אָח֣וֹר
לִבֵּ֑/נוּ
וַ/תֵּ֥ט
אֲשֻׁרֵ֗י/נוּ
מִנִּ֥י
אָרְחֶֽ/ךָ
לֹא
lôʼ
H3808
not
Part
נָס֣וֹג
çûwg
H5472
to turn
V-Niphal-Perf-3ms
אָח֣וֹר
ʼâchôwr
H268
back
N-ms
לִבֵּ֑/נוּ
lêb
H3820
heart
N-ms | Suff
וַ/תֵּ֥ט
nâṭâh
H5186
to stretch
Conj | V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3fs
אֲשֻׁרֵ֗י/נוּ
ʼâshur
H838
step
N-fp | Suff
מִנִּ֥י
min
H4480
from
Prep
אָרְחֶֽ/ךָ
ʼôrach
H734
way
N-cs | Suff
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Hebrew Word Reference — Psalms 44:19
לֹא
lôʼ
H3808
"not"
Part
The Hebrew word for not or no is used to indicate absence or negation, as when God says no to the Israelites' requests, or when they disobey His commands.
Definition: 1) not, no 1a) not (with verb-absolute prohibition) 1b) not (with modifier-negation) 1c) nothing (subst) 1d) without (with particle) 1e) before (of time) Aramaic equivalent: la (לָא "not" H3809)
Usage: Occurs in 3967 OT verses. KJV: [idiom] before, [phrase] or else, ere, [phrase] except, ig(-norant), much, less, nay, neither, never, no((-ne), -r, (-thing)), ([idiom] as though...,(can-), for) not (out of), of nought, otherwise, out of, [phrase] surely, [phrase] as truly as, [phrase] of a truth, [phrase] verily, for want, [phrase] whether, without. See also: Genesis 2:5; Genesis 31:15; Exodus 4:9.
נָס֣וֹג
çûwg
H5472
"to turn"
V-Niphal-Perf-3ms
The Hebrew word çûwg means to turn back or go back, and can also imply apostasy or backsliding. In the KJV translation, it is often used to describe someone who turns away from God or their faith, as seen in various biblical passages.
Definition: 1) to move, go, turn back, move away, backslide 1a) (Qal) to backslide, prove recreant to 1b) (Niphal) 1b1) to turn oneself away, turn back 1b2) to be turned or driven back, be repulsed Also means: sug (שׂוּג "to turn back" H7734)
Usage: Occurs in 14 OT verses. KJV: backslider, drive, go back, turn (away, back). See also: Psalms 35:4; Psalms 129:5; Psalms 40:15.
אָח֣וֹר
ʼâchôwr
H268
"back"
N-ms
In the Bible, this Hebrew word means the back or rear side of something. It can also refer to a location or direction, like the West. In Genesis, it describes the back of the Tabernacle.
Definition: 1) the back side, the rear 1a) backwards 1b) hereafter (of time) 1c) behind
Usage: Occurs in 41 OT verses. KJV: after(-ward), back (part, -side, -ward), hereafter, (be-) hind(-er part), time to come, without. See also: Genesis 49:17; Psalms 129:5; Psalms 9:4.
לִבֵּ֑/נוּ
lêb
H3820
"heart"
N-ms | Suff
Leb refers to the heart, but also represents feelings, will, and intellect in the Bible. It is used figuratively to describe the center of something, and is often translated as heart or mind. Leb is a complex concept that encompasses emotions and thoughts.
Definition: 1) inner man, mind, will, heart, understanding 1a) inner part, midst 1a1) midst (of things) 1a2) heart (of man) 1a3) soul, heart (of man) 1a4) mind, knowledge, thinking, reflection, memory 1a5) inclination, resolution, determination (of will) 1a6) conscience 1a7) heart (of moral character) 1a8) as seat of appetites 1a9) as seat of emotions and passions 1a10) as seat of courage
Usage: Occurs in 552 OT verses. KJV: [phrase] care for, comfortably, consent, [idiom] considered, courag(-eous), friend(-ly), ((broken-), (hard-), (merry-), (stiff-), (stout-), double) heart(-ed), [idiom] heed, [idiom] I, kindly, midst, mind(-ed), [idiom] regard(-ed), [idiom] themselves, [idiom] unawares, understanding, [idiom] well, willingly, wisdom. See also: Genesis 6:5; 2 Samuel 13:33; Psalms 4:8.
וַ/תֵּ֥ט
nâṭâh
H5186
"to stretch"
Conj | V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3fs
To stretch or spread out, often used to describe physical movement, but also moral deflection, as seen in the story of Israel's decline in the book of Judges.
Definition: 1) to stretch out, extend, spread out, pitch, turn, pervert, incline, bend, bow 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to stretch out, extend, stretch, offer 1a2) to spread out, pitch (tent) 1a3) to bend, turn, incline 1a3a) to turn aside, incline, decline, bend down 1a3b) to bend, bow 1a3c) to hold out, extend (fig.) 1b) (Niphal) to be stretched out 1c) (Hiphil) 1c1) to stretch out 1c2) to spread out 1c3) to turn, incline, influence, bend down, hold out, extend, thrust aside, thrust away
Usage: Occurs in 207 OT verses. KJV: [phrase] afternoon, apply, bow (down, -ing), carry aside, decline, deliver, extend, go down, be gone, incline, intend, lay, let down, offer, outstretched, overthrown, pervert, pitch, prolong, put away, shew, spread (out), stretch (forth, out), take (aside), turn (aside, away), wrest, cause to yield. See also: Genesis 12:8; Psalms 31:3; Psalms 17:6.
אֲשֻׁרֵ֗י/נוּ
ʼâshur
H838
"step"
N-fp | Suff
The Hebrew word for step refers to the act of walking or going. It is used in the Bible to describe movement or progress, as seen in the story of Jacob's ladder in Genesis. This word is translated as going or step in the KJV.
Definition: step, going Also means: a.shur (אַשֻּׁר "step" H0838B)
Usage: Occurs in 9 OT verses. KJV: going, step. See also: Job 23:11; Psalms 37:31; Psalms 17:5.
מִנִּ֥י
min
H4480
"from"
Prep
This Hebrew word means a portion or part of something, and is often used to show the relationship between things, like from or out of something.
Definition: prep 1) from, out of, on account of, off, on the side of, since, above, than, so that not, more than 1a) from (expressing separation), off, on the side of 1b) out of 1b1) (with verbs of proceeding, removing, expelling) 1b2) (of material from which something is made) 1b3) (of source or origin) 1c) out of, some of, from (partitively) 1d) from, since, after (of time) 1e) than, more than (in comparison) 1f) from...even to, both...and, either...or 1g) than, more than, too much for (in comparisons) 1h) from, on account of, through, because (with infinitive) conj 2) that Aramaic equivalent: min (מִן־ "from" H4481)
Usage: Occurs in 1094 OT verses. KJV: above, after, among, at, because of, by (reason of), from (among), in, [idiom] neither, [idiom] nor, (out) of, over, since, [idiom] then, through, [idiom] whether, with. See also: Genesis 2:6; Exodus 16:32; Leviticus 14:26.
אָרְחֶֽ/ךָ
ʼôrach
H734
"way"
N-cs | Suff
A way or path, describing a road or journey, whether physical or metaphorical. This term is used to talk about travel, direction, and life's journey, often in wisdom literature and prophetic writings. It is found in books like Proverbs and Isaiah.
Definition: 1) way, path 1a) path, road 1b) the path, way, passing of life (fig.) 1c) way of living (fig.) 1d) traveller, wayfarer (meton) Aramaic equivalent: o.rach (אֹ֫רַח "way" H0735)
Usage: Occurs in 58 OT verses. KJV: manner, path, race, rank, traveller, troop, (by-, high-) way. See also: Genesis 18:11; Proverbs 1:19; Psalms 8:9.
Study Notes — Psalms 44:19
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- Context
- Cross References
- Psalms 44:19 Summary
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on Psalms 44:19
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Psalms 44:19
- Trapp's Commentary on Psalms 44:19
- Ellicott's Commentary on Psalms 44:19
- Adam Clarke's Commentary on Psalms 44:19
- Cambridge Bible on Psalms 44:19
- Barnes' Notes on Psalms 44:19
- Whedon's Commentary on Psalms 44:19
- Sermons on Psalms 44:19
Context — Redeem Us, O God
17All this has come upon us, though we have not forgotten You or betrayed Your covenant.
18Our hearts have not turned back; our steps have not strayed from Your path.
19But You have crushed us in the lair of jackals; You have covered us with deepest darkness.
20If we had forgotten the name of our God or spread out our hands to a foreign god, 21would not God have discovered, since He knows the secrets of the heart?Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
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| 1 | Job 3:5 | May darkness and gloom reclaim it, and a cloud settle over it; may the blackness of the day overwhelm it. |
| 2 | Psalms 23:4 | Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil, for You are with me; Your rod and Your staff, they comfort me. |
| 3 | Jeremiah 14:17 | You are to speak this word to them: ‘My eyes overflow with tears; day and night they do not cease, for the virgin daughter of my people has been shattered by a crushing blow, a severely grievous wound. |
| 4 | Psalms 51:8 | Let me hear joy and gladness; let the bones You have crushed rejoice. |
| 5 | Isaiah 27:1 | In that day the LORD will take His sharp, great, and mighty sword, and bring judgment on Leviathan the fleeing serpent —Leviathan the coiling serpent—and He will slay the dragon of the sea. |
| 6 | Isaiah 34:13–14 | Her towers will be overgrown with thorns, her fortresses with thistles and briers. She will become a haunt for jackals, an abode for ostriches. The desert creatures will meet with hyenas, and one wild goat will call to another. There the night creature will settle and find her place of repose. |
| 7 | Isaiah 35:7 | The parched ground will become a pool, the thirsty land springs of water. In the haunt where jackals once lay, there will be grass and reeds and papyrus. |
| 8 | Ezekiel 29:3 | Speak to him and tell him that this is what the Lord GOD says: Behold, I am against you, O Pharaoh king of Egypt, O great monster who lies among his rivers, who says, ‘The Nile is mine; I made it myself.’ |
| 9 | Revelation 13:2 | The beast I saw was like a leopard, with the feet of a bear and the mouth of a lion. And the dragon gave the beast his power and his throne and great authority. |
| 10 | Psalms 38:8 | I am numb and badly crushed; I groan in anguish of heart. |
Psalms 44:19 Summary
This verse, Psalms 44:19, is saying that the psalmist feels like God has left them in a place of danger and darkness, much like a lair of jackals. They are expressing their feelings of being overwhelmed and defeated, but still trusting in God's sovereignty, as seen in Romans 8:28. The psalmist is being honest with God about their feelings, and we can do the same, bringing our struggles and frustrations to Him in prayer, just like in Philippians 4:6-7, where it is written to bring all our anxieties to God in prayer. By doing so, we can trust that God is working all things for our good, even when we do not understand what is happening.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why does the psalmist say God has crushed them in the lair of jackals?
The psalmist is expressing their feelings of being overwhelmed and defeated, much like the vulnerability of being in a lair of jackals, as seen in Psalms 44:19, and this feeling is not uncommon in the Bible, as expressed in Psalms 22:16-18, where David also felt forsaken by God.
What does the phrase 'deepest darkness' mean in this context?
The phrase 'deepest darkness' is a metaphor for the psalmist's emotional and spiritual state, feeling lost and without God's presence, similar to the feelings expressed in Job 30:26, where Job felt like he was walking in darkness.
Is the psalmist accusing God of being unfair?
The psalmist is not accusing God of being unfair, but rather, they are expressing their confusion and frustration, as seen in Psalms 44:17-18, where they affirm their faithfulness to God, and in Psalms 44:20-21, where they acknowledge God's knowledge of their hearts, similar to the sentiment in Romans 8:28, where it is written that God works all things for the good of those who love Him.
How can we apply this verse to our own lives?
We can apply this verse by being honest with God about our feelings, just like the psalmist, and trusting in His sovereignty, as seen in Proverbs 3:5-6, where it is written to trust in the Lord with all our heart, and in Jeremiah 29:11, where it is written that God has plans to prosper us, not to harm us.
Reflection Questions
- What are some areas in my life where I feel like I am being 'crushed' and how can I bring those feelings to God in prayer?
- How can I, like the psalmist, affirm my faithfulness to God even in the midst of difficult circumstances?
- What are some 'deepest darkness' moments in my life, and how has God brought light into those situations?
- In what ways can I trust in God's sovereignty, even when I do not understand what is happening in my life?
Gill's Exposition on Psalms 44:19
Though thou hast sore broken us in the place of dragons,.... Where men, comparable to dragons or their poison and cruelty, dwell; particularly in Rome, and the Roman jurisdiction, both Pagan and
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Psalms 44:19
Though thou hast sore broken us in the place of dragons, and covered us with the shadow of death.
Trapp's Commentary on Psalms 44:19
Psalms 44:19 Though thou hast sore broken us in the place of dragons, and covered us with the shadow of death.Ver. 19. Though thou hast sore broken us in the place of dragons] i.e. In deserts haunted by dragons, see Isaiah 34:13; Isaiah 35:7, whereinto we are driven in banishment, and there hast crushed us, and covered us with the shadow of death, i.e. deadly calamity (Or. κακωσεως).
Ellicott's Commentary on Psalms 44:19
(19) In the place of dragons.—This expression evidently means a wild desert place, from comparison with Jeremiah 9:11; Jeremiah 10:22; Jeremiah 49:33. So Aquila has “an uninhabitable place.” The rendering dragons for tannim arose from its resemblance to tannîn (sea monster). The tan must be a wild beast, since it is connected with ostriches (Isaiah 34:13) and wild asses, whom it resembles in snuffing up the wind (Jeremiah 14:6), and is described as uttering a mournful howl (Isaiah 43:20; Micah 1:8; Job 30:29). The jackal is the animal that best answers these requirements. The LXX. and Vulg., which give various different renderings for the word, have here, “in the place of affliction.” Shadow of death.—See Note, Psalms 23:4.
Adam Clarke's Commentary on Psalms 44:19
Verse 19. Thou hast sore broken us in the place of dragons] Thou hast delivered us into the hands of a fierce, cruel, and murderous people. We, as a people, are in a similar state to one who has strayed into a wilderness, where there are no human inhabitants; who hears nothing round about him but the hissing of serpents, the howling of beasts of prey, and the terrible roaring of the lion; and who expects every moment to be devoured.
Cambridge Bible on Psalms 44:19
19. Though &c.] Comp. the vigorous paraphrase of P.B.V.; No, not when thou hast smitten us &c. But it is better to render That thou shouldest have crushed us into a haunt of jackals. The Psalmist’s argument is that there has been no national apostasy for which their present disasters would be a just punishment. A haunt of jackals is a proverbial expression for a scene of ruin and desolation, a waste, howling wilderness, tenanted only by wild beasts (Isaiah 13:22; Isaiah 34:13; Jeremiah 9:11; Jeremiah 10:22). Some commentators (on the hypothesis of the Maccabaean date) see a reference to the butchery of the Jews who had fled into the wilderness to escape from the persecution of Antiochus (1Ma 2:27-38). But more probably the phrase is a condensed expression, meaning ‘crushed us and reduced our country to a desert.’ There is some doubt however about the reading. The Sept. has, ‘humbled us in a place of affliction.’ the shadow of death] The word tsalmâveth is rendered thus in the Ancient Versions, and the present vocalisation assumes that this is the meaning. But compounds are rare in Hebrew except in proper names, and there are good grounds for supposing that the word is derived from a different root and should be read tsalmûth, and rendered deep gloom. It is however not improbable that the pronunciation of the word was altered at an early date in accordance with a popular etymology.
Barnes' Notes on Psalms 44:19
Though thou hast sore broken us in the place of dragons - Or rather, “That thou hast crushed us in the place of dragons.” The connection is continued from the previous verse: “Our heart is not so
Whedon's Commentary on Psalms 44:19
19. Place of dragons—If úðéí(tannim, dragons) is the name for jackals, as is commonly supposed, their “place” must signify the locality or regions where they inhabit, frequent, or congregate nightly,
Sermons on Psalms 44:19
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Job, 1975 Part 2 by Norman Grubb | In this sermon, the preacher discusses various aspects of God's creation, focusing on animals such as hawks, peacocks, and unicorns. The preacher emphasizes God's power and wisdom |
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Gods Presence by Kathryn Kuhlman | In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes that God is interested in each individual as if they were the only person in the world. He uses the story of Elisha and his servant to illus |
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2005 Missions Conference - Session 1 by Carter Conlon | In this sermon, the speaker shares a powerful story about a young man named Tim who experienced a traumatic event with his father. Despite the pain and fear he went through, Tim at |
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Devil, You Can't Walk on Me Anymore by David Wilkerson | In this sermon, the preacher addresses the issue of God-loving people being oppressed and discouraged by the enemy. He emphasizes that God is looking at this situation with disbeli |
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Through Jordan by William Booth | William Booth emphasizes the challenges faced in life, comparing them to running with footmen and contending with the swelling of Jordan, symbolizing trials and tribulations. He en |
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A Psalm of Remembrance by C.H. Spurgeon | In this sermon, the preacher uses the analogy of a foreigner describing the fruits of his land to emphasize the limitations of human description when it comes to conveying the good |
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The Making of a Worshipper by David Wilkerson | In this sermon, the speaker addresses the common question of why God allows sudden disasters and tragedies to happen. He uses the example of the Israelites in the Bible who were fr |